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Smartphones keep changing, and so does the way we use them. This section on mobile tech looks at new handsets, faster connections, payments from your phone and the risks that come with them.
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Readers will find a look at whether foldable phones justify their price, a selection of handsets for photography fans and the accessories that improve everyday use. Connectivity gets its own coverage, from the real effect of 5G to the investment pouring into direct-to-device satellite links.
Several articles address marketers and site owners, with advice on optimising a mobile website, evaluating measurement partners and following advertising trends. Others focus on safety, including why mobile security matters and why Texas regulators warn against buying insurance through third-party payment apps. Newcomers should start with the security pieces.
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SpaceX Buys 800 MHz Spectrum to Take Starlink Mobile Indoors
SpaceX has agreed to buy Grain Management’s 800 MHz licences, a low-band layer for Starlink Mobile, but the deal still needs FCC approval before it…
Amazon’s Alexa Tablets run Android with Google Play, from $230
Three Alexa Tablets replace the Fire line and ship October 14, with Google Play on board. Alexa+ stays central; the Kids models get a shorter…
SpaceX Buys 800 MHz Spectrum to Push Starlink Indoors
A nationwide low-band purchase from Grain Management could let Starlink Mobile reach phones inside buildings, and carrier shares fell sharply on the news.
Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Draws $40 Billion as Mobile Coverage Expands
Direct-to-device satellite services are attracting major investment as operators use them to extend basic mobile connectivity into places beyond conventional network coverage.
Mobile Measurement Partners in 2026: What App Marketers Should Evaluate
Mobile measurement partners help connect app installs and in-app activity to marketing channels. In 2026, the practical choice depends on attribution methods, privacy constraints, integrations…
Why Texas Warns Against Using Third-Party Payment Apps to Buy Insurance
Texas insurance regulators warn that sending insurance payments through third-party mobile apps can leave consumers without coverage or unable to recover their money.
How artificial intelligence is changing the mobile landscape
Every day, the boundary between science fiction and reality blurs a little more as artificial intelligence reshapes the world in our pockets. The mobile industry,…
Essential mobile tips for remote work success
It starts as a dream: work in pajamas, attend meetings while your cat purrs nearby, and swap morning commutes for fresh coffee at home. Yet,…
The rise of foldable phones: are they worth the hype?
Imagine once doubting the return of the flip phone, only to find in 2025 that foldable smartphones aren’t just a nostalgic nod, they’re a full-blown…
Mobile advertising trends: what marketers need to know
Across the bustling landscape of digital commerce, mobile advertising has staked its claim as a multi-billion-dollar force. Brands, whether challenger startups or established juggernauts, are…
How to optimize your mobile website for better engagement
In a world where scrolling feeds blend seamlessly into bustling subway rides and coffee lines, it’s clear: mobile users aren’t just the future: they are…
The benefits of using mobile apps for health monitoring
Every day, millions of people glance at their phones not only for the latest news or messages but also for a window into their own…